Teaming with Bloomingdale’s and GQ magazine, Harden is appearing in a series of videos inspired by “The Walk,” described as "the style moment between the locker room and team bus for players to showcase their off-the-court sartorial swagger. " To tout the partnership, Harden stopped by Bloomingdale's men's department Thursday afternoon to meet with fans for a fashion-filled warm-up to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

Arriving 30 minutes later than the scheduled start time, Harden appeared in a navy custom-made suit by Freemans Sporting Club, a New York clothier that has a shop-within-a-shop at the massive Bloomingdale's Lexington Avenue store. He accessorized the suit with a white shirt, blue tie, silver watch and black loafers. A representative for the brand says the made-to-measure suits start at $1,600.

When asked about his suit, though, Harden didn't have much to say (rumor has it that a previous suit made for him got lost), and he also was tight-lipped over his appearance in the NBA's first fashion show, dubbed “NBA All-Star All-Style,” which will be taped Friday night at the Hammerstein Theater and air Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on TNT.

The competition features eight players who will showcase looks for the boardroom, a night out and attire worn to the game, with four advancing to the second round. The final will feature the remaining two competitors.

"It's a surprise," Harden said, when asked what he planned to wear in the competition.

His former teammate, Chandler Parsons, now with the Dallas Mavericks, will also be a contestant. Judges include TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, with Shaquille O'Neal as emcee. Comedian Kevin Hart will interview players backstage.